http://fwp.mt.gov/news/rss/fishing/default.html Most recent 25 news releases en en http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0640.html The boat ramp at Highway 89 Bridge Fishing Access Site five miles east of Livingston on the Yellowstone River is closed to public use for approximately one month while work continues mid-river on the removal of materials associated with the old highway bridge. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:11:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0640.html 2012-02-09T17:11:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0639.html A free youth ice fishing clinic that had been scheduled for Sat., Feb. 4 at Glasgow’s Home Run Pond has been cancelled because of deteriorating ice conditions. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:30:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0639.html Ron Selden 2012-01-31T21:30:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0638.html A free youth ice fishing clinic is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 4 at Glasgow’s Home Run Pond. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:46:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0638.html Ron Selden 2012-01-30T23:46:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0637.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, has written a draft environmental assessment (EA) proposing to examine and make a decision on whether or not to grant approval for a Montana Stream Protection Act (SPA 124) permit application submitted by the City of Kalispell to stabilize 650 l.f. of stream bank at the Buffalo Hill Golf Course on the Stillwater River to arrest erosion and protect several holes and infrastructure of the golf course. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:41:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0637.html 2012-01-30T23:41:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0636.html The biennial FWP Angler Survey will continue to survey resident and nonresident anglers through March 2012. This survey is important in measuring the popularity of fishing on the states’ lakes and streams. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:38:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0636.html 2012-01-27T17:38:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0635.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a proposed permit for commercial seining for carp on Lake Helena and Canyon Ferry Reservoir. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:20:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0635.html 2012-01-27T16:20:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0633.html It’s that time of year when ice anglers begin appearing on Montana's waters for the ice fishing season. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:03:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0633.html 2012-01-03T16:03:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0632.html Ice anglers should use extra caution, especially on ponds and reservoirs that have aeration windmills. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:23:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0632.html Ron Selden 2011-12-28T22:23:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0631.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on fishing contest proposed for the open water season of 2012. Participants in these contests must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Most contests require catch-and-release fishing and participants in these contests may not keep any fish. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:30:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0631.html 2011-12-27T21:30:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0630.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on fishing contests proposed for the open water season of 2012. Participants in these contests must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Most contests require catch-and-release fishing and participants in these contests may not keep any fish. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:44:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0630.html 2011-12-23T19:44:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0629.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has approved a slate of ice fishing contests for winter 2011-2012. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:52:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0629.html 2011-12-21T18:52:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0628.html Communities and other entities interested in constructing or improving a community pond have until Feb. 1, 2012 to apply for a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Community Pond Program grant. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:49:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0628.html 2011-12-21T18:49:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0627.html The 14-member Future Fisheries Improvement Program’s Citizen Review Panel will meet Jan. 5 at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Helena, 1420 East 6th Ave, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:57:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0627.html 2011-12-16T16:57:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0626.html It is that time of year when ice anglers begin appearing on Montana's waters for the ice fishing season. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:54:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0626.html 2011-12-16T16:54:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0625.html Biologists have completed index counts of bull trout redds (nests) in nine standard stream index sections for the Kootenai River drainage populations for the16th consecutive year. Bull trout spawn in the fall, building nests in tributaries during September and October. These counts serve as an index of how many migratory adult bull trout successfully spawn. Crews also helped British Columbia biologists to survey index streams for the Koocanusa population in the Wigwam drainage. The same stream sections are surveyed annually and represent a known portion of the total bull trout spawning runs in each of the drainages. The 2011 count of 148 redds for non-Koocanusa index streams was less than in 2010 (187) and 78 percent of the 10 year average. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:48:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0625.html 2011-11-29T22:48:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0624.html Biologists have completed counts of bull trout redds (nests) in the eight standard stream index sections for the Flathead Lake population. Bull trout spawn in the fall, building nests in tributaries during September and October. These counts serve as an index of how many migratory adult bull trout successfully spawn. Crews also conducted surveys for both the Hungry Horse Reservoir/South Fork of the Flathead Population, and the Swan River Population. The same stream sections are surveyed annually and represent a known portion of the total bull trout spawning runs in each drainage. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:13:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0624.html 2011-11-14T17:13:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0623.html Private pond owners who have 10-year-old fish-stocking permits must renew them by Feb. 28, 2012. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:21:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0623.html 2011-11-04T15:21:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0622.html Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Future Fisheries Improvement Program grant applications are due Dec. 1. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:18:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0622.html 2011-11-04T15:18:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0621.html The process of updating the Fort Peck Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan is nearing completion, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking additional public comment before the new 10-year plan is finalized. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:19:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0621.html Ron Selden 2011-11-03T17:19:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0620.html The flood-damaged Snowden Bridge Fishing Access Site on the Missouri River about four miles upstream from the Montana-North Dakota border is open for limited public use. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:08:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0620.html Ron Selden 2011-11-01T21:08:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0619.html Recreational access to the Yellowstone River near Laurel will be intermittently limited for 60 to 90 days starting Wednesday while ExxonMobil Pipeline removes a ruptured pipeline. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:31:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0619.html 2011-10-31T21:31:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0617.html Eurasian Watermilfoil was found in Beaver Lake north of Whitefish last week. The Montana Department of Agriculture and Flathead County requested a closure of the boat ramp at the Fishing Access Site, where a patch of the milfoil was found. The closure is necessary to prevent the potential spread of the invasive weed around Beaver Lake and to other lakes in the area. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:15:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0617.html 2011-10-25T16:15:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0616.html BOZEMAN—Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is now accepting applications from one-boat outfitters for temporary client days on the Beaverhead and Big Hole Rivers for use in 2012. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:44:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0616.html 2011-10-24T14:44:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0618.html The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission has approved 44 fishing regulation changes for 2012-2015. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:58:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0618.html 2011-10-21T15:58:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0615.html The public boat ramp on the Missouri River at the Lewis & Clark Fishing Access Site near Wolf Point will remain closed indefinitely because of extensive flood-related damage. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:55:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0615.html Ron Selden 2011-10-18T21:55:00Z